This week the doctors are with special guest, who happens to be is the head of Melbourne Genomics, A/Prof Clara Gaff, coming in to explain the genomics revolution. Also Dr Capri is taking a look at screening, and the Panel Beater will pass his eye over the history of snake oil salesmen. http://rrrfm.libsyn.com/radiotherapy-3-december-2017
3RRR Radiotherapy – Superannuation and tobacco; meditation apps; the ideal GP.
This week the doctors ask the question: are you accidentally investing in tobacco thru your superannuation? One doctor discovered she was and did something about it. Dr Bronwyn King joins the crew to tell the story. Also, meditation Apps – are they any good? And the flu this year – why was it SO bad?…
Writs & Cures: Transforming healthcare through the arts
Special guest in this edition of Writs and Cures is Dr Catherine Crock – a physician at the Royal Children’s Hospital who founded the Hush Foundation, an organisation that aims to transform healthcare through the use of the arts. Cath’s work with the Hush foundation began with producing music used to calm patients and staff,…
Writs & Cures: Jill Gallagher is one of Victoria’s leading advocates for Aboriginal health
In this edition of Writs & Cures the team are joined by Jill Gallagher, one of Victoria’s leading advocates for aboriginal health, education and culture. Jill is the CEO of VACCHO the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. Jill talks about the challenges of reducing the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous health, and the importance…
Writs & Cures: Supporting young people through cancer
In this edition of Writs and Cures the team are joined by two special guests from Canteen Australia – the national organisation dedicated to helping young people deal with the challenges of cancer. A third of Australians experience cancer at some stage in their life, but perhaps one of the hardest times is during adolescence.…
County Court Chief Judge Peter Kidd shares his experiences of investigating war crimes
Special guest in this edition of Writs and Cures is the Chief Judge of Victoria’s County Court, His Honour Judge Peter Kidd. He was junior counsel in the Bega murders case and the Silk-Miller case, and senior counsel in the Tony Mokbel prosecutions. He was made a Senior Crown Prosecutor in 2011. Before that he…
AFL star Gavin Crosisca: from addiction to counsellor
Two special guests appear in this edition of Writs and Cures. In Soapbox Nerida Wallace, CEO of the law Institute, talks women in the legal profession and how far things have come in the 112 years since the first woman was admitted to legal practice in Australia. Second guest in the hour is Gavin Crosisca.…
Writs & Cures: Jeff Kennett reflects on his years at Beyond Blue
Special guest in this edition of Writs & Cures is former Victorian Premier and the retiring chairman and founder of Beyond Blue, the Hon. Jeff Kennett. Jeff reflected on how Beyond Blue came about, its role is in our community and how he sees this role developing in the future. Plus in Soapbox, our resident…
An update on changes to the Adult Parole Board
In this edition of Writs and Cures His Honour Peter Couzens, the Chair of the Adult Parole Board provides an update on the operation of the Adult Parole Board since he joined Writs and Cures last year and discusses some significant increases to its powers. Plus for Law Week you will meet Joh Kirby, Executive…
How charities are regulated & BeyondBlue
In this edition of Writs and Cures the team take a look at charities. Whilst the vast majority do great work, there are traps for the uninitiated. Bill explains obligations of the directors of charities, and has a few things to say about their regulations and the penalties if they get it wrong. Writs and…